South Hanover El Sch

385 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

South Hanover Elementary School, located at 15 W 3rd St in Hershey, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution serving the Derry Township School District. Situated in a community widely recognized for its strong emphasis on education and quality of life, the school typically focuses on fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. It serves students in the early grades, aiming to build a solid academic and social-emotional foundation through a curriculum that aligns with both state standards and the district’s commitment to academic excellence.

As part of the Derry Township School District, South Hanover Elementary benefits from the district’s reputation for high student achievement and dedicated faculty. The school emphasizes collaborative learning, character development, and the integration of technology in the classroom to prepare students for their future academic endeavors. With its location in the heart of Hershey, the school benefits from the local community's active parental involvement and a collaborative culture that prioritizes holistic growth and a positive transition for children beginning their formal education.

385

Total Students

28.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Hanover El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	314
Hispanic	20
Black	13
Asian	22
Two or More	16

White
314 (81.6 %)
Asian
22 (5.7 %)
Hispanic
20 (5.2 %)
Two or More
16 (4.2 %)
Black
13 (3.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lower Dauphin SD
Phone:	(717)566-2564
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 73